2026 NFL draft: OL Francis Mauigoa gets medical all-clear

Things are all clear for Miami tackle prospect Francis Mauigoa. He went to Indianapolis for a medical recheck to look at a mild concern with his back that he had late in the season. According to NFL Media's Mike Garafolo , everything came through clear with no new issues or concerns.

"Mauigoa met/visited with teams in the top third of the first round, an sign of his confidence any concerns would be satisfied," he noted in his post sosical media. Mauigoa did not miss a game in 2025 for the national champion runner-up Miami Hurricanes and started 42 consecutive games to end his college career. He experienced some mild discomfort late last season.

The Arizona Cardinals are among the teams who could draft him. He is considered by many to be the top tackle prospect in the draft. Arizona has the third overall pick in the first round.

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